Authentic: Definition & Meaning for the SAT ✨
In a world of filters and fake news, being AUTHENTIC is like finding a real diamond in a sea of cubic zirconia.
ℹ️ Part of speech of authentic
authentic is an ADJECTIVE.
🗣️ Pronunciation of authentic
authentic is pronounced /ɔ.ˈθen.tɪk/ or aw-THEN-tik.
📚️ Definition of authentic
Genuine, real, or true to one's own personality, spirit, or character. Example: an authentic Italian recipe passed down through generations.
📰 Examples of authentic
Despite her international fame, Chef Guzman maintains an authentic connection to her roots by cooking the same street food dishes she learned from her abuela in Mexico City.
After examining the manuscript for six months, experts confirmed the document was an authentic letter written by Abraham Lincoln in 1863.
Walking through the narrow streets of Kyoto's Gion district, tourists can still experience authentic Japanese culture in the traditional tea houses and temples.